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Fog Horn
February 2012
Volume 8, Issue 2
Cabaret 2012
Often the question is posed to me: “What is so great about Fishers?” Although my list is long, “old chums” is always the top item. And this
month’s Cabaret was proof! Before I rattle on about the oh so talented
members of our community, let me first take a moment to say, “IT WAS A
FULL HOUSE!” The support shown by our community continues to overwhelm me, and the audience deserves an applause of their own.
To be honest, in the weeks approaching the Union Chapel’s big night, I
wasn’t sure what to expect. But, as many of you know, I’m crazy about
Sara Rafferty, so I figured what good is sitting alone in my room when I
could just go hear the music play. And I was NOT disappointed!
Of course, my table was waiting for the dinner before the show, and the
roast was a great hit! Eliana’s cooking is usually enough to make any
homebody sneak out for a bite. Some may not be aware that she had been
away from the island on business, but she is so committed to Fishers and
the Union Chapel that she returned specifically for the evening.
After the wonderful meal, the audience began to filter into the pews anxiously waiting to see how this event, brought to us by Rosemary, would
play out. The first act brought tears to our eyes as Nina Schmid and Tim
Patterson reenacted Rosemary and Art’s infamous duet, I Remember it
Well. I’m certain the Baue’s were watching and smiling down on them.
With a most appropriate follow up to Nina and Tim, Sandy Towle encouraged audience participation with her beautiful tune, Wish You Were Here.
Now, I am quite a fan of the children on Fishers, but they still amaze me
with their talents and courage. As a cabaret promises, we need to hear the
band and blow the horn. This year, Erick Spinola, and Devin Kuscera dazzled us with their skills– Erick, a one-man band on the piano and Devin
with her clarinet. And Hunter Kuscera put down his knitting to juggle three
balls for quite some time. This trio deserves a lot of credit considering
many adults fear a prophet of doom and are not comfortable enough to be
on the stage. These kids carried themselves with grace and pride.
So, about that Mrs. Rafferty…she never met a song
she couldn’t sing; and for us, she sang tMoonlight in
Vermont. The lyrics of this song have been sung by
some of the greats, such as Ella Fitzgerald and Louis
Armstrong (to name just two), but I’m certain none
of the artists were as beloved as our Sara!
Diane Dexter was definitely not “on her own” Saturday night, but her brilliant voice resounded through the Chapel with On My
Own from the Broadway musical “Les Miserables”. Although I kind of
miss the ducky, Diane’s voice is cause to start celebrating, She is truly
blessed.
And the audience was truly blessed to hear the impressive, tongue-twisting
performance of Happy Gaillard, “as only Happy can be…” She is entertaining in every capacity, but, for her act, she shared her mixed up stories,
or should I say, “stixed up mories?” She even got her groove on dancing
with the Raisinettes!
Did I forget to mention the Raisinettes? Cued by the Motown sounds of
Heard it Through the Grapevine, and flying boxes of Raisinet candies, they
carried signs with amusing and encouraging messages for the talent. They
also provided quite a lot of visual entertainment. It really does make the
evening special. A heartfelt thanks goes to Laura Edwards who kept her
hands VERY busy writing out all of those signs and Ann Banks who
passed out the yummy candies!
Nina Schmid may have opened the evening with a tribute to Rosemary and
Art, but she ended the evening with a tribute of another sort. Dressed in a
blonde wig and with….um…enhancements, Nina sang Happy Birthday
wishes to audience members – Marilyn Monroe style! Nina seemed perfectly comfortable sporting her new...um...assets, but I bet some of those
men are still blushing.
A very important part of making this evening such
a success is the musical accompaniment. Recognizing that Union Chapel is the off season home
to many of its parishioners, St. John’s church
Returning to the Cabaret this year was the very talented
Jessica Scroxton. Her beautiful voice lit up the room once offered its support and provided the talents of
Sandy Towle on the piano. Sandy helped our
again. And following Jess, newcomer to the Cabaret
singers rock this house!
scene, Ryan Rodd, proved he too can light up a room. His
first acoustical version of The Dock of the Bay, had the
Last but not least, the behind the scenes “elves” were
audience swaying and humming along. Because this one
worth their weight in gold. Roberta Elwell, Louisa Evans,
song wasn’t enough, he later brought two more songs to
and Sarah Malinowski made set up and clean up look
the stage. Ryan even launched his own fan club with reeffortless. Your time is very much appreciated. And
quests to create some music videos!
Vicki Rafferty stepped up to help with photography.
Finally, although she may not accept the accolades, Sara
Anyone who has been around the Chapel recently has
Rafferty really made this Cabaret happen. Thank you for
at least heard about Pastor Pam’s new passion, the
all of your time and devotion to this community!
harp. She has been diligently learning to use this gorgeous instrument for some time, and her talent became
Put down your knitting, your book and your broom. From cradle to tomb,
apparent with her rendition of Greensleeves. The gorlife is a cabaret!
geous strumming was hypnotizing! And the little angel
really rocked out when the music picked up.
Senior Lunch
All islanders over age 60 are invited. If you need to be
added to the list, please let Heather Burnham know.
2011-2012 Dates
Thursday, March 15, noon
Thursday, April 19, noon
Thursday, May 17, noon
FI School Board
Schedule of Regular Meetings
2011-2012
February 15, 2012 6:00 pm
March 21, 2012 6:00 pm
April 18, 2012 6:00 pm
May 1, 2012 6:00 pm Budget Hearing
May 15, 2012 6:00 pm Annual Mtg/Budget Vote
June 20, 2012 6:00 pm
Looking for entertainment ideas and volunteer chefs.
Email [email protected] or call
Heather 788-7662
Public Participation Guidelines
Members of the community are invited to speak on topics of
interest and / or topics to be addressed in the agenda. The
Board of Education may choose to interact with participants, but
will not act upon topics that require further study before action is
taken. The participation time will be limited to three (3) minutes
per person and fifteen (15) minutes overall to guarantee efficient
operation of the entire meeting.
Employment Advertisement
Fishers Island Ferry District – Assistant Manager
The Fishers Island Ferry District is in search for an Assistant Manager to assist and coordinate functions of the Fishers
Island Marine, Terminal, Elizabeth Field airport, Theatre operations and other rental properties. This employee acts for
and in place of the Manager in his/her absence, and will physically spend time at both the Fishers Island and New London terminal locations. The Assistant Manager will oversee many business office functions including budget, financial
and inventory controls, personnel, regulatory compliance, contracts and leases, and Commission Board Meetings as
well as the Commission Election process.
Candidates must possess a Bachelor’s Degree in finance, business administration or similar degree. Previous demonstrated experience with financial, budgetary, controls and process improvement, administration, personnel and facilities management is required.
Interested candidates please e-mail your resume, cover letter and salary requirements to: [email protected]
This posting will be open until the position is filled.
Information from the Fishers Island Fire District
The Fishers Island Fire District and the Fishers Island Fire Department would like to remind all home owners of Town Code 280-109-c which states that ―a building or structure must ensure that access is at least 15
feet in width and at least 15 feet in height.‖ This clearance allows for emergency vehicles to safely access
a property in the event of an emergency. We would appreciate if all homeowners would check with their
contractor or landscaper to ensure that their property adheres to the Town Code. Also, as a reminder, it is
the homeowner’s responsibility to arrange for snow removal so that emergency vehicles may gain access.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
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Ebb & Flow
FISHERS ISLAND FERRY DISTRICT
Births:
Grayson Scott Fisher
12/19/11, Murray & Emily Fisher
Clementine Andrews duPont
1-28-12, Reyn and Elizabeth duPont
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
MEETING SCHEDULE 2012
Tuesday March 6th, 4:30 pm
Tuesday April 3rd, 1:45 pm
New London
Tuesday May 1st, 4:30 pm
Tuesday June 5th, 4:30 pm
Deaths:
Serge Doyen
November 22,2011
John Adams Rutledge, Jr.,
February 2, 2012
Tuesday July 3rd, 4:30 pm
Tuesday August 7th, 4:30 pm
Wednesday August 8th,
Friday August 17th, 6:00 pm
Town Fathers’ Day
Annual Budget Mtg
Tuesday September 6th, 4:30 pm
Tuesday October 2nd, 1:45 pm
New London
Tuesday November 6th, 4:30 pm
Tuesday December 4th, 4:30 pm
IPP News:
The 2011 Christmas Decoration Awards were
as followed:
Grand Prize: Aaron & Sue Lusker-"Children's Fantasy"
2nd Prize: Pyrite Peringer - "Over the Top"
Other Prize winner:
Marlin & Bill Bloethe- "Sparkles"
St. Johns Church-"Classic"
Gigi & Gordon Murphy-"Special Morale Award"
Meetings are held at the
Fishers Island Community Center, unless noted.
FI Community Board
Schedule of Regular Meetings:
Tuesday March 13th 5:00 pm
Tuesday April 10th, 5:00 pm
Tuesday May 8th, 5:00 pm
Saturday May 26th, TBA
Ferguson Museum- "Most Inviting"
Acknowledgments to whomever decorated the Fort
Wright lampposts and Walsh Park for its festive atmosphere.
All meetings are open to the public unless otherwise
noted. Meetings are held at the
Fishers Island Community Center unless noted.
Making QuickBooks and
Accounting Fun!
Dawn W. Brolin, MSA
(860)234-2059
Thank you to the island community for allowing me to
help businesses and organizations on Fishers Island
improve their accounting records and workflow.
My relationship with you all
means the world!
[email protected]
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Obituary:
Serge Doyen
Serge Doyen passed away on November 22. Serge was the last of three brothers whose family owned and ran
Doyen’s Store in the village.
Serge married his first wife Janice, a school teacher here on the island. They raised three children –Serge Jr., James
and Debbie. After Janice passed away, over 20 years ago, he met and married his second wife, Jo Ann and moved to
Mystic, CT., where Jo Ann still resides.
Serge was a graduate of Kings Point Merchant Marine Academy. He was also a very active Fishers Island resident. He
was a 60 year plus member of the Fire Dept. serving 20 years as a Fire Commissioner, a member of the School
Board, the first manager of the Ferry District and served 20 years on the Southold Town Zoning Board. He was known
to most as the local wine merchant and was a real expert on wines. Also a great talker and joke teller, he had the gift
for gab, chatting with all – you always had to ask him to give you the short version!
At his request, he did not want an obituary or service, and I’m sure that he would not be happy with this, but as an old
friend, I wanted those who knew him to know that he has passed on and remind all that he served the island well.
Our thoughts go out to Jo Ann and his children.
-A Friend
PS: Serge –I just gave the short version!
John Adams Rutledge, Jr
John Adams Rutledge, Jr., of East Haddam, CT, owner of Action Airlines, died February 2, 2012 while vacationing in
Costa Rica. John flew more than 40,000 hours and, in 2009, received the Wright Brothers Award for 50 years of incident-free flying. On Sunday, February 26, 2012 at 1pm, his wife Ginger, family and friends will celebrate John’s life at
Groton Airport, Columbia Air Service, 175 Tower Ave., Groton, CT. Memorial contributions may be made to Forgotten
Felines, P.O. Box 734, Clinton, CT 06413.
H.L. Ferguson Museum Christmas Bird Count 2011
For several years, the H L Ferguson Museum has participated in the Christmas Bird
Count, a tradition initiated by our former curator, Ed Horning. Sponsored by the Audubon
Society, the first Christmas Bird Count was held on Christmas Day of 1900 with 27observers in 25 locations across Canada and the United States. Since that time, the Count
has grown to include well over 50,000 counters at 2000 locations each year from above
the Arctic Circle to the waters of the Drake Passage off Tierra del Fuego. For this past
year’s 112th count, held from December 14 through January 5, tens of thousands of volunteers throughout the Americas took part in the count providing the data collected in this
longest-running wildlife census to assess the health of bird populations - and to help guide conservation action.
The island is part of the New London count geographic area or ―circle,‖ thus birding is restricted to the western half of
the island. We go as far as Middle Farms and tally both species and numbers of birds seen. The Fishers count is one
of the latest and always occurs on the Saturday following Christmas day. This year, it was held on New Year’s eve
and we were out birding from eight a.m. until dusk. Counters included Ken Edwards, Greg and Penni Sharp, Dick
Baker, Jules Buck Jones and his brother Miles Jones. A total of 37 species of birds were recorded, down slightly from
previous years. We were told that counts everywhere were down this year, perhaps due to the mild weather. Highlights included a sighting of a barred owl, 6 gannets, 8 horned larks, 1 horned grebe, and 1 Cooper’s hawk. Among the
most numerous birds seen were common eider, bufflehead, and red-breasted merganser. Fishers Island recorded the
only red-breasted nuthatch for the area as well as the only horned larks. At the end of the day, all birds are tallied up
and called in to the count leader in New London. The Christmas Bird Count is the longest running Citizen Science survey in the world and provides critical data on population trends. Tens of thousands of participants know that it is also a
lot of fun. Data from the over 2,000 circles will be entered over the coming months into mid-2012. Check the internet
for the world-wide results.
The Museum encourages any interested parties to participate next year. If you don’t want to brave the cold, data from
bird feeders is also welcome. Next year’s count will occur on December 29th and all are welcome to join in the fun!
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HAS A NEW WOLF RETURNED TO LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK?
Written by: Frank Vincenti
It has been nearly 400 yrs since wolf-like howls resonated on Long Island , an almost 100 mile stretch of land off the east coast and part of
NY.
In the early colonial period , British and Dutch settlers placed bounties, which in some old town records are still in print, and being separate
from the mainland, the animals were quickly eradicated. The last 100 yrs has seen a new wolf-like canid colonize the east in the wake of
the original wolf's absence, the Eastern coyote or coy wolf. An animal that the last remaining wolves hybridized with to a varying degree.
This coy wolf has done well in human altered landscapes and has even adapted to the major metropolises having been officially documented in the NYC area as early as 1995.
Coyotes are successfully breeding in the Borough of the Bronx , coming out in the wee hours of the morning and hunting rats and other
rodents in alley ways and up people's driveways and returning to city parks as the sun comes up (Wild Dog Foundation). Occasionally
young animals disperse into Manhattan, but are either removed or do not survive. The only land mass devoid of coy wolves is Long Island
(including Queens and Brooklyn) which has ample habitat and potential food sources such as geese , rats ( the Wild Dog Foundation's personal observation), and abundant deer populations further on the east end. Being an island , this land mass poses some challenges for
dispersing animals, though not an impossibility.
Coyotes are good swimmers and could certainly swim the narrowest distance between the Bronx and Queens, or even island hop, from
one to the next or brazen enough to traverse the bridges from the Bronx to Queens. Regardless , reliable photos of coyotes in the Borough of Queens and the fact that they have been documented on Fisher's Island (an island that is part of the Town of Southold) show that
indeed they have made it to Long Island, and wolf-like animals again roam it's shores.
It was my desire to reach out to the people of Fisher's Island after reading about their concern that coyotes were observed there and the
belief that cats were apparently disappearing. I noticed on the ferry ride several islands dotting the sound in between Connecticut and
Fisher's Island. Coyotes may be "island hopping" to get there, or as some residents explained swimming the narrowest distance with Connecticut on the eastern end of the island. But the sanctity that random islands provide after a prolonged swim seems more accurate.
It is normal for young animals to disperse to find new territory to raise young and live out their lives.
In regards to loss of a feral cat colony and possible disappearance of pets, coyotes can't be all to blame. Great horned owls prey on cats
and residents have observed the birds more frequently. People unfortunately can poison cats, as they are blamed for the predation of
song birds. Island populations are also vulnerable to disease such as feline leukemia, and AIDs that may have run through the population
as summer residents bring pets seasonally and tragically leave them to perish on their own, sometimes they're sick and spread disease.
Residents have said they saw pups as recent as September, so they have bred, and the concern for them over running the island (only 7
miles long and 1 mile wide) is unfounded as the island, due to residents observations, seem to be this sole packs territory , of which they
patrol, but keep to the more private areas.
Unfortunately an individual coyote may be observed several times by different people, the public inaccurately believing there to be
many more individuals then there truly are. Since some years they have not been seen, they may return to Connecticut, the young may
disperse off the island as food sources become limited, or stay with their parents offsetting further breeding, but future generations may
leave anyway.
Benefitting LI's ecology, by eating geese, rats and possibly lowering the risk of Lyme Disease by feeding on the White-footed mouse, coyotes may benefit Piping Plovers by reducing competitors that may prey on nests (cats, rats and raccoons) , though loose domestic dogs are
sometimes the culprits and human vandalism. We cannot say for sure if they have been breeding consistently or if any subsequent generations will survive, but populations will always be low due to the difficulties of getting there.
The whole reason I do these talks is not only because I have a passion for coyotes, but there’s the fact that coyotes can live in close
proximity to us and that has some people unnerved. Sightings of coyotes in urban areas have inspired me to take a proactive approach to
educate people about coexisting with the animals. Sharing a community with coyotes is not a bad thing as the animals have been living in
urban areas for decades without much conflict.
Firstly, coyotes should never be fed by humans. Normally coyotes keep to themselves, shying away from humans. Once they become used
to handouts, they are as good as dead. Coyotes are wild animals. Like any other animal, they are best kept wild. Given that coyotes and
dogs are similar creatures, coyotes become nervous in the presence of the domestic animals and may become territorial, especially if
there are pups. If you come in contact while walking a pet, asserting dominance is an important factor when facing the coyote.
Yell at them, stomp your foot at them, maybe even throw and object towards them. Don’t hit them, but certainly throw something towards them. Showing dominance and aggression (not lethal) through loud noises and running at them will instill fear in the coyote and
teach it to stay away.
Studies show that coyotes are more likely to subsist in local parks, cemeteries and golf courses. At night, they are known to hunt the city
streets for rodents. My only concern is to show they can exist in close proximity to humans and with minimum impact and minimum conflict as long as simple common sense things are done.
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The Chinese celebrated the Lunar New Year on January
February Gardening Tips from Melie 23rd. This is the Year of the Dragon on their calendar
and is supposed to be a lucky year. The Chinese calendar revolves around the Moon, where as in Western cultures the sun is the main influence on the calendar and
the four solstices are celebrated. Living on an Island, one is very aware of both the sun and the moon and
weather in general, but the way the moon affects the tides is especially interesting. I had heard a bit about
―Moon Gardening‖ and decided to do a bit of research.
People, who practice moon gardening, believe that the phases of the moon affect the energy in plants. For example, when the moon is waxing (going from the new moon to the full moon) the energy in the earth is rising up
due to the increasing light at night, so it is advantageous, at that time, to plant crops that grow upward. When
the moon is waning (going from full moon to new moon) the light is decreasing; the energy is going down and
that is the time to plant root crops.
During the Waxing Phase of the Moon Do the Following:
Sow seeds of plants that grow above ground (Tomatoes –lettuce – flowers). Repot and Groom Houseplants.
Fertilize. Graft Fruit Trees. Plant Evergreens and Deciduous Shrubs.
During the Waning Phase of the Moon Do the Following:
Plant crops that grow below the ground (Beets – radishes – carrots). Plant Bulbs.
Cultivate Weeds. Plant Biennials and Perennials because they need strong roots.
Eliminate Slugs. Prune Trees and Shrubs because the sap is running down.
I thought I would give it a try this gardening year, especially once I found that The
Farmers Almanac also follows this method. There is a book ―In tune with the Moon
2012‖ by Michael Gros that I ordered from Amazon, which will tell you everything
you would ever want to know about Moon Gardening - Happy Year of The Dragon!
Senior Lunch
January’s Senior Lunch was prepared by Chefs Marlin and
Bill Bloethe, their helpers were Katherine Evans and
Heather and Elma Burnham. Marlin and Bill served baked
chicken with mushroom sauce, herbed rice pilaf, mesclun
mix salad, fresh fruit salad & cheesecake bars for dessert
Games of bingo were played and a good time was had by
all!
Stay tuned, the February luncheon will be held on Thursday
February 16th, Deb Silva will be the chef and entertainment
will be Allyn Donath, harpist.
Thank you to Patty Faulkner for the great photos and a special thanks to Ann Banks
and Ellen Picket for the table decorations.
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Our Lady of Grace Update:
Beginning on Saturday February 4th, and for
the rest of the winter months, Our Lady of
Grace Catholic church will have one mass
each weekend, on Saturdays at 5:00 pm.
If there are to be changes to this schedule
they will be posted.
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Fall 2011
Classic Property
East End Contemporary
West End
7 BR, 11.4 A, Great views, Dock,
Beach, Observatory,
2.5 Acres, Great Cond.
Great views, beach, dock
4 BR, Indoor lap pool
6 yr old, 3,500 sq. ft, 4 BR
$2,500,000
$2,100,000
$3,499,000
Barleyfield
East End
Isabella Beach Road
East End, 4.9 Acres, 2 lots
2.9 Acres, 6 BR, private, pool,
distant views
1.88 Acres, 3 BR, private
4 BR, Great water views
$1,695,000
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$1,800,000
Southern Exposure
$925,000
In Town
Near Town
Winthrop Drive
1.47 Acres, Private, 5BR
Main House 5-6 BR
5 BR, Near the Ferry on
Great Character and yard
Two additional Cottages
.50 of an acre, winterized
$775,000
$519,000
$650,000
East End Lots
Two lots (2.22A & 2.77A)
Darbie Cove Lot
Brillig
3.89 Acres, Dock,
Beach, water views
Water views, new road
$1,500,000
$1,295,000
If you have any questions about Fishers real estate in general or would like to look at any
of these properties please give us a call.
We also have several other exciting properties for sale of varying specifics. These are not
on the public market, but are available to be seen and purchased by qualified buyers.
Please contact us for more information.
We are beginning to gear up for summer rentals and more information can be found on
our website.
www.mysticislerealty.com
Bagley and Jim Reid
631.788.7882
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From the HLFM Clipping Files
“A Different February in 1977” by Pierce Rafferty
In the midst of this long run of unseasonably warm
weather, it seems safe to turn the clock back 35 years to
a winter on Fishers Island that was far less hospitable.
Late January and early February 1977 featured bonechilling temperatures that generated ice floes and solid
ice packs on Long Island Sound. The thick, floating ice
was so hazardous that it threatened to cut the Island off
from deliveries of vital supplies. A report in the February
2nd issue of The Day stated: "Long Island Sound looked
like an Arctic wasteland as the ferry Olinda battered and
rammed its way to Fishers Island with a cargo of fresh
food… Ferry Capt. Mark Easter began dodging huge
chunks of ice about two miles off Fishers Island. Ten minutes later, the boat was surrounded by ice, and thunderous crashes pierced the air as Easter maneuvered it
through the solid mass.‖ Capt. Easter was forced to abandon plans to dock at Silver Eel Cove and maneuvered the intrepid ferry into the Utility dock at West Harbor where the
ice was less thick. The Day reported that Island resident Charles Morgan, a passenger on the trip, said: "It feels like
we're on a pinball machine." Ferry employee Arnold Toivenen reflected: "The last time I saw conditions like this was
when I was in Alaska.‖ Another passenger wondered: "How did the Vikings ever get through?" The immediate future
of the supply route was so tentative that a committee was formed at the urging of island grocer Henry Walsh. Having
experienced a similar freeze in 1934, he wanted to be prepared for a worst case scenario. Approximately 40 Fishers
Island business, emergency response and political
leaders met and were informed by Fishers Island
Fire Department officials that "emergency helicopters and planes are available to island residents in
an emergency." The clearing of Elizabeth Field's
runways of snow was made a top priority. One
committee member proposed: "if tankers which deliver oil to the island are unable to penetrate the ice,
oil could be drawn from unoccupied homes with the
owner's permission—and replaced in the spring."
Luckily this ―nationalization‖ of the Island’s private
oil reserves proved unnecessary as weather conditions improved and the ice began to melt. By February 8th, the MV Olinda was able to dock again at
Silver Eel Cove, which, unlike West Harbor, had
facilities for loading and unloading trucks and cars.
Soon, all was back to normal.
Fishers Island Library News:
New books at the Library:
"The Drop" Michael Connelly, "D.C. Dead" Stuart Woods, "Love in a Nutshell" Janet Evanovich, "Explosive Eighteen" Janet Evanovich, Private #1 Suspect" James Patterson, "Death Comes to Pemberley" PD James, "Why
Read Moby Dick?" Nathaniel Philbrick, "Steve Job" Walter Isaacson, "Killing Lincoln" Bill O'Reilly, "Guinness
World Records 2012", "Shelter" Harlan Coben (young adult), "Barefoot Books-World Atlas", and many more....
Books on order:
"Home Front" Kristin Hanna, "Down the Darkest Road" Tami Hoag, "A Devil is Waiting" Jack Higgins, "Raylan"
Elmore Leonard, "Lone Wolf" Jodi Picoult, "Catch Me" Lisa Gardner, many more...
Many children's books too including:
"Everything I Need to Know Before I'm Five" Valerie Fisher
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Jonas and Mackie head to the Australian Open!!!
Jonas Lundblad, Director of Fishers Island Tennis Club, travels down under
with Mackenzie McDonald to the Australian Open. Jonas and Stacia Lundblad have known Mackie since he was 9 yrs old. Jonas began traveling with
him to tournaments over the past years. Many of you may know Mackie
since he came to Fishers Island to train last summer for 6 weeks.
Mackie was excepted into the qualifying draw of the Australian Open. In
order to qualify to the main draw (64 players) of the Australian Open,
Mackie needed to win 3 matches. The qualifying is single elimination (once
you lose you are out!). Mackie played very well and beat players from Australia, France and Croatia to advance to the main draw of the Australian
Open which was the goal Mackie and Jonas had set for this trip. Mackie is
16 years old and was is competing in the 18 years and younger category.
This was Mackie's first time to play
the Australian Open. Both he and
Jonas were excited he had qualified! His first round was against a player from
Uzbekistan ranked #64 in the world. Mackie won 6-1, 7-6. His next matchup
was against a guy from France, ranked #36 in the world. Another win for
Mackie 6-1, 6-2. third round was against an Australian favorite ranked #7 in the
world. They played on a big stadium court which held around 2000 people.
This was the biggest court Mackie had ever played on. Great win for Mackie 6-3, 6-2. In the Quarterfinals, he beat a Czech player ranked #29 in the world.
Mackie had an incredible comeback in the match. He was down 0-6, 0-4 and
the guy was serving at 30-0. Somehow, Mackie came back and won the match
0-6, 6-4, 6-2......amazing comeback! In the semifinals, Mackie played the #5
player in the world from Canada. He lost this match 4-6, 4-6.
Mackie played some great tennis during this tournament. It was an amazing
experience and one he will never forget. After this performance, Mackie's ranking is now #55 in the world.
FI School Judo Update:
On Thursday January 26th the Judo program
at the Fishers Island School resumed for its
third 8 week session with 18 students participating.
Led by Sensei Egnor and his assistants this
round of sessions will be
focused on self defense.
FI School students in grades
Pre-K -12 are welcome to attend.
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JANUARY AT FISHERS ISLAND SCHOOL
Art students of all ages collaborated on this piece, inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky.
Girls’ basketball versus Grasso Tech.
Boys’ basketball against Williams.
MARINE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
It is with great pride that we announce Junior Katie
McCarthy’s acceptance into this competitive program. The purpose of this wonderful program is to
provide area high school juniors the opportunity to
enhance their exposure to Marine Sciences /Maritime
Studies. This occurs in a collegiate learning environment through Avery Point faculty mentoring.
Each recipient is eligible for a $1000 Marine Scholar
Award should he/she decide to enroll in the Marine
Sciences/Maritime Studies program at UCONN’s
Avery Point branch campus. The Fishers Island
School community congratulates Katie on this collegiate venture.
Katie McCarthy accepted into the
Avery Point Marine Scholars Program.
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Pre-K and Kindergarten students drew their self-portraits on a late-January costume day. See the newsletter for amazing drawings by every student.
ISLAND SKATING RINK UNDER CONSTRUCTION
The FIce (no, that’s not a flea-lice hybrid, that’s ―FI Ice‖!) rink is
slowly taking shape. Mr. Matzdorff (FI School Mathematics) and
students are turning one of the tennis courts by the community
center into what will hopefully be an ice rink for student and community skating. The project has provided the students involved
with a chance to use and develop critical thinking, mathematics,
engineering, budgeting, and construction skills in a ―real-world‖
scenario that benefits not only the students, but the larger community as well.
Bringing in the lumber for the rink’s perimeter.
FOR ADDITIONAL NEWS,
SIGN UP FOR THE SCHOOL
NEWSLETTER ON OUR
WEBSITE.
The rink itself should be completed by the middle of February.
Whether or not there will be ice for skating this year remains to be
seen. The weather has not been prime for freezing water, so we
will hope for a late cold-snap to provide some ice. Even if we do
not get ice this year, all of the materials used to build the rink can
be reused for years to come!
Check the main page and/or the ―Announcements‖ tab on the FI
School website for updates on and pictures of the construction
process, and status reports on the ice (or lack thereof!).
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Hours of Operation
Gold N Silver Shop
Trunk Show Vendors
Separate Entrance, AC, Heat, Available year round.
P/F# NJ 1-201-288-1157
Email [email protected]
P# FI 1-631-788-7267
Bike rentals, Antiques, Brass, FI Souvenirs.
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Beach Plum
Closed until Easter
Bike Shop
8:00-4:30 7 days a week
Compost Facility:
M-F 7:30-12:00, 12:30-4:30
Sat. 8:00-12:00
Community Center Office:
M-F 9:00 - 4:00
Doctor’s Office:
Mon 3:00- 6:00 pm
Tu, Thu, Fri 9:00 am - Noon
Wed CLOSED ALL DAY
Drink N’ Vessel:
M - F 3:30-5:30
Sat 10-12 & 3-5
Ferry Reservations:
M-Sat 9:00 to 1:00
Ferry Freight Office:
M-F 7:45 to 4:45
Sat at boat time
F.I. Museum:
Call for appt. 788-7239
F.I. Library:
M & F 1-5; W 1-6; Sa 9-12
F.I. Utility Co:
M-F 8:00-4:00
Island Hardware:
M-F 8:00-3:45, Sat. 8:00-12:00
Island Service:
(formerly Mobil Station)
M-F 8:00-4:30,
Sat/Sun. 8:00- 12:00
Our Lady of Grace:
Sat 5:00 pm and Sun 10:00am
Pickett Fence
Closed for the season
Post Office:
window hours:
M-F 8:00-5:00, Sat. 8:00-12:00
M-F 8:00-1:00, 2:15-5:00
Sat. 8am-11:15am
Shutters & Sails Real Estate:
M-F 9:00-1:00 or call 788-7921
Toppers:
Closed for the season, Ice
Cream avail at Drinkn Vessel
Transfer Station:
Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun
7:30am -12:30pm,
Union Chapel:
Sun 10am Worship and
Sunday School
Village Market
M-Sat 7:30-1 & 3-5:30
Sun 8-12;30
Z & S Fuel & Service
M-F 8:00 - 4:15
Island Community Center News
Keep your eyes peeled this Fall/Winter for exciting programs coming to the Center. Events will be posted on
the Fishers Island Events calendar and in the Fog
Horn.
Don't forget to buy your gym memberships!!
Six month Family = $450.00
Six Month Adult = $250.00
Six Month Youth = $150.00
Six Month Senior= $170.00
THE BEACH PLUM is open
Online all year long!!
Six Month Sr. Couple = $300.00
Www.thebeachplum.com
Fishers Island Community Calendar
Any Organization or Group wishing to have information included on the Community Calendar or interested in booking a room at the Community Center
please email me at:
[email protected]
Please Include:
Name of Event/Meeting/Program
Location or Room desired
Date(s) and Start & End Time
Any additional relevant information about the event.
You can also write up your request & drop it off for
me at the Community Center. Monthly Calendars will
be posted on the Post Office Bulletin Board the 1st of
each month with all information to date. The calendar
is updated daily and is available on the FishersIsland.net website. An iPhone application is also available at iTunes.
Thank you,
Sarah Porter
Calendar Manager
A Reminder from the FI Post Office
Don’t forget that you can order your
stamps from the Fishers Island Post
office. Send a check for the amount
you want, be sure to include your
name and where you would like them
shipped, send this information to the
FI Post Office care of Post Master PO
Box 9998.
If you have any questions please call
the post office at 631-788-7385.
Veterinarian on Island
Dr. Christopher Otka has taken over Dr.
Sminkeys practice. Dr. Otka will continue to
come out to the island for veterinary check ups,
for more information or to schedule an appointment please contact
Jennifer Sanger 788-7632
or 860-209-0130
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Doctor’s Office Information
In October and November, the Office staff will be busy converting all of our patient’s charts over to electronic medical
records (EMR), bringing Fishers Island truly into the 21 st Century! In order to realize the benefits of a new paperless world, the
Office will no longer take patients on a walk-in basis. Beginning October 1st, anyone who wants to see the doctor will have to
call ahead to make an appointment. This will allow us to get all of the patient’s paperwork and insurance information registered before they actually see the doctor. We also hope that it will significantly reduce the amount of waiting time that many
patients are currently experiencing, particularly in the summer months.
The Office phones will be manned to take appointments every weekday morning from 9.00 to 12.00 and anyone with
an urgent care need will be seen by the doctor on the same day. Although the Office will be closed for appointments on
Wednesdays (Dr Ingram will be working at L&M, or Pequot.) As in the past, Dr Ingram will continue to be “on-call” outside of
office hours for patients with emergencies that are not serious enough to require calling the ambulance. Fall/winter hours
below.
Monday
3:00 pm 6:00 pm
Tuesday Wednesday
9:00 am Noon
CLOSED ALL
DAY
Thursday
9:00 am Noon
Friday
9:00 am Noon
NOTE TO ALL OUR PATIENTS WITH OXFORD INSURANCE: If your policy requires you to designate a Primary Care Physician,
please consider calling Oxford immediately (tel. no. on the back of your insurance card) to change your PCP designation to Dr
Ingram. His Oxford Provider Number: P3904126
If your policy is an HMO, your insurance will NOT cover a visit to our office unless you first designate Dr Ingram as your PCP, or
you get a referral to Dr Ingram faxed from your already designated Primary Care Provider (before you see Dr Ingram!).
REMEMBER: The Doctor’s Office is changing over to an appointment-only system. PLEASE call ahead to make your appointment! LOOK FOR ANY UPDATES ON THE POST OFFICE BULLETIN BOARD
Fog Horn Entries:
ADVERTISING Fees for the Fog Horn
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Monthly
6 Months
12 Months
1 page
$100
$500
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½ page
$50
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¼ page
$25
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Bus Card
$15
$75
$135
All ads need to be camera ready – either a word document
or a jpeg. Please, no pdf's – the images don’t translate well
in publisher. Ads are offered on a first come, first serve basis and we have the right to limit ad space each month. We
also reserve the right to approve any ad copy or content. All
ads must be paid for in advance – either by check or credit
card (please call the Community Center 788-7683).
Send your photos, announcements, articles
and other submissions to
[email protected]
or you can mail them to:
FI Community Center
P.O. Box 464,
Fishers Island, NY 06390
You can also drop them off at the
Island Community Center
or call 788-7990 and leave a message and
someone will get back to you..
Submissions are due by the 7th of the
month.